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Metric	Scanner Radio - Police Scanner	Police Scanner Radio
User count	40,020,515	208,138
Average rating	4.75	3.98
Rating count	494,728	539
Last updated	2026-06-26	2026-01-12
Size	63.49 MB	43.89 MB
Version	8.27	1.0.49

Short description	Listen live to 8,000+ police, fire, NOAA weather, air traffic and marine radios worldwide. Get customizable alerts for breaking events and add favorites.	Listen live to 7,000+ police, fire, and radio scanner feeds. Get notifications for major events and breaking news with Police Scanner Radio.
Full summary	Listen to live audio from over 8,000 police and fire scanners, NOAA weather radio stations, ham repeaters, air traffic control, and marine radios worldwide. Turn on configurable notifications to be alerted when a scanner reaches high listener counts or when Broadcastify posts an alert — a fast way to discover major events and breaking news before traditional media. Features include location-based and top-50 scanner browsing, recently added feeds, Favorites, home screen widgets and shortcuts, and a searchable directory by location or genre (public safety, aviation, railroad, marine, weather, etc.). Upgrade to Scanner Radio Pro to remove ads, unlock all theme colors, and enable recording of live audio. The app aggregates volunteer- and agency-provided feeds (Broadcastify and others), making it useful for staying informed during storms, large incidents, or routine monitoring of departments like LAPD, Chicago Police, and Detroit Police.	Police Scanner Radio lets you tune into live audio streams from over 7,000 police, fire, and radio scanner feeds across various locations. Stay informed about public safety and emergency events by enabling notifications that alert you whenever a scanner feed exceeds 2,000 listeners, signaling significant incidents and breaking news. With handy features like state-based station search, listener counts, a favorites list, and a sleep timer, this extension ensures you never miss critical alerts. Designed to keep you connected to real-time public safety information, Police Scanner Radio is easy to use and free to download. Whether you're monitoring your neighborhood or following major events nationwide, this app provides instant audio access to emergency communications. User support is available via email for suggestions or assistance, making Police Scanner Radio a reliable tool for staying aware and informed.